Small Scale Military Headquarters

The fuselage insignia is on....whew!

The canopy is coming along nicely. Just a few small fitment problems to overcome...

...periscope is in and working on finalizing the gear...

...wing walks have been painted on...

...and the bottom is coated too.

Clear coating has srarted!!!

This too shall pass.....and as far as the CJ degree goes...as someone who has 46 years in law enforcement, I can definitely attest to the fact that it's one of the most rewarding career fields you can choose.

Is it just me....or does this forum seem mostly dead? Used to be, we put stuff here for others to see....not for the compliments (although that's nice to see too)....but mostly so others could ask questions and make maybe a suggestion or two. You might even learn something from others that improves ...

...and with the F-104 sitting on it.

https://i.ibb.co/vQWm1KX/20200907-141852.jpg So (finally) the Udorn AB base has been sprayed with markings and grey primer for the concrete. I left it in the sun a little too long and a crack developed just off from the center. Since concrete can crack like this in real life, I'm not going to repai...

Thank you sir....any adjectives in the plus column is graciously appreciated.

The hook is painted and mounted.

The holes are now filled and painted, bomb cradle added, tie-down cleats added.....I think she's ready for clear coat and decals!

Thank you sir....

Finalizing the upper and lower paint before varnishing coat for decals, staining and weathering. We're getting there!

First shot of real color. I used AK intermediate blue and it went on smooth and even after a little water thinning.

Sheees...kids! Just kidding. A little update...fuselage halves are joined and the tail planes are on.

https://i.ibb.co/QnNm7dx/20200815-232239.jpg The second (and hopefully last) pouring of dental stone for the F-104 ramp. It's about 7/16th of an inch thick and 16X48 inches in size....heavy too! Once the stone has cured, hand sanding to smooth out rough spots and I can start painting. The paint wil...

PK....Welcome to the Old Fart Association! I think I'm going to grab a cartridge and slap it in the 8-track. Time for some "Grand Funk Railroad".....
And I stand in awe of your kits....You are the Master!

It would be awesome to have something new fall onto store shelves again. Remember when 21C was trooping out photos of the master proof of the F-4Phantom and talking about to A-10, Mig-21, and GIANT B-25? Admiral Toys and their A-1 Sandy (Spad)...Unfortunately, I doubt we will see a "kit" F-16 or FA-...

An example of wingtip missile rails, but without the pylon extra tanks.

Thank you...and yes, this was a less common configuration. Initially, sidewinder missiles were carried on a two rail rack mounted under the aircraft and behind the nose wheel. But debris kicked up by the nose wheel during takeoff often scarred the clear seeker head of the missile making them unrelia...

Added some markings to the ladder and fire extinguisher. Going to start work on the display board next....

I understand...I spent 5 1/2 years at Miesau in the 164th....and thanks. I have put as much detail as my limited talents will allow into that cockpit.